For freelancers & tiny studios (1–5 people)
Know if a project profits before you send the quote
A functional rate-floor + project estimator + P&L pack — Google Sheets instructions, CSV templates, and a PDF guide. Built for the job: stop underpricing unpaid hours.
What you get
Buyer job this solves
“Before I send a quote, I want to know if this project profits after my real unpaid time and costs — and what my minimum hourly must be to hit my income target.”
How it works
- Set your Rate Floor from take-home target, expenses, tax buffer, and utilization.
- Run each bid through the Project Estimator (direct costs + all hours + contingency).
- Get a plain GO / NO-GO against your margin floor and recommended hourly.
- Log expenses and weekly capacity so the floor stays honest over time.
Who it’s for
- Independent designers, developers, writers, consultants, and small studios
- Anyone who has finished a “successful” project and still felt broke
- People willing to spend ~30 minutes setting up Sheets once
Not for: blank planner seekers, full accounting system buyers, or anyone wanting done-for-you bookkeeping.
FAQ
Do I need Google Sheets?
Recommended. CSVs import to Sheets in minutes. After formulas work you can download Excel (.xlsx) from Sheets if you prefer.
Is this tax advice?
No. The tax buffer field is an estimate placeholder so your rate floor isn’t naively low. Confirm numbers with a tax professional.
Will this get me clients?
No. It helps you price and reject bad work. Client acquisition is separate.
How is this different from a generic planner?
Every tab has a calculation job: income → rate floor → fully loaded project cost → GO/NO-GO. No habit trackers or empty calendars.
What’s the refund policy?
Stub (finalize on live checkout): If files are defective or won’t open, email your receipt within 14 days for a refund or replacement. Change-of-mind after download is at seller discretion — the live Lemon Squeezy/Gumroad page will state the final rule.
License?
Single buyer / single business. Customize for your studio. Do not resell or republish the templates.
Time to maintain?
About 5–15 minutes on bid weeks; a short Friday expense catch-up. Quarterly Rate Floor refresh (~20 min).
Price rationale
Listed at $39 (within $29–$49). Comparable niche Sheets tools often land in the high-teens to low-nineties; this pack is positioned as a focused pricing/profit system, not an all-in-one bookkeeping suite.